Original vintage travel poster - Normandy, - Le Bar du Soleil in Deauville by Van Dongen - Circa 1960

Adorned with the vibrant hues and saturated light characteristic of Van Dongen, this 1960 poster celebrates the mythical beach of Deauville, a jewel of the Normandy coast. Titled Le Bar du Soleil, it immortalizes, with a bold pictorial modernity, the carefree and sophisticated atmosphere of this resort, cherished since the Roaring Twenties.

In a vibrant post-impressionist style, almost expressionistic, Van Dongen captures the colorful density of a summer afternoon under the flamboyant parasols, set against a deep blue sky. The composition evokes life, movement, and the warmth of a beach. Each figure, sketched yet alive, contributes to this solar fresco.

Printed in lithography by the prestigious house of Braun et Cie, this large-format piece (38.8 x 24.4 inches), canvas-mounted for optimal preservation, stands out for its exceptional condition (A).

An icon of travel graphics from the Trente Glorieuses, this poster reflects the French art de vivre, blending coastal elegance with pictorial modernity.